Course Manager​/Head Greenkeeper

Overview

Horsley Lodge Limited - Derbyshire - Central England. Managerial - Greenkeeper 12 February 2026. Horsley Lodge Golf Course (now known as Horsley Lodge Estate) is undergoing a major transformation. Under new ownership as of February 2024, the Estate has embarked on a multi-year investment programme to elevate the golf course to one of the finest experiences in the Midlands. We are now seeking an ambitious, skilled and forward-thinking Course Manager / Head Greenkeeper to lead the next phase of the Estate’s golf development.

Set within 200 acres of rolling Derbyshire countryside, the Estate comprises a championship 18-hole golf course, a 14 bedroom hotel, Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant, clubhouse bars and wedding/event facilities. The golf course has a strong reputation for year-round playability, and the ownership team is committed to taking product standards, agronomy and presentation to the next level.

Significant Improvements Are Already Underway, Including

• Completion of enhanced drainage works
• New championship black tees
• Fully surfaced buggy paths across the entire course
• New course machinery & equipment procurement
• Long-term agronomic planning & sustainability initiatives
• Further upgrades are scheduled through 2026/27 as part of a wider Estate masterplan, including a new state of the art Driving Range.

The Successful Candidate Will Take Full Responsibility For

• Agronomic strategy & turf management planning
• Leading, developing and motivating the greenkeeping team
• Course presentation and tournament standards
• Seasonal planning & preparation for events
• Budgeting, purchasing & machinery fleet management
• Irrigation, drainage & environmental management
• Health & safety compliance, record keeping and reporting
• Collaboration with ownership & golf operations

Reporting directly to the ownership team, this is a role for a leader who takes pride in detail, standards and ongoing course improvement.

We Are Seeking a Course Professional Who Is

• Experienced in a Course Manager or Deputy role
• Technically strong with modern agronomic knowledge
• Proactive, methodical and commercially aware
• A strong communicator and team developer
• Passionate about innovation & presentation standards
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 3/4 Greenkeeping, BASIS, PA1/2/6 etc.) are highly advantageous.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Course Manager to shape a course with heavy investment, ownership support and a clear mandate for improvement. If you are driven by standards, presentation and long-term course development - we would love to hear from you.

• Salary: £50,000–£70,000 DOE
• 40 hours per week (weekend rotation as required)
• Full-time, permanent contract
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free use of the golf course & practice facilities
• Staff discounts across the Estate (F&B, hotel & events)
• On-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Career growth within an investing Estate

Estate applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Own transport is advisable due to the rural location.

To Apply:

Please submit a CV and cover letter to r.